GREENWOOD, MS (Ben Caxton) — The man suspected of a string of recent attacks on vehicles traveling along Highway 49 has been hit with new charges. 18-year-old Jumearo Williams of Tchula was arrested last week in Leflore County and charged with felony malicious mischief charges Authorities say Williams is one…

VICKSBURG, MS (Ben Caxton) — The rededication of the brand new “Catfish Row” splash pad is set for Tuesday in Vicksburg. The event will get underway just as its starting to get dark around 8:00 PM to show off the attraction’s colored water light show set to music. South Ward…

CLEVELAND, MS (Ben Caxton) — Alderman in the City of Cleveland declared an “emergency” this week. The emergency is that the city has apparently ignored crucial wastewater pump failures recently, instead relying on backups to take over, without replacing the failed pumps to maintain two at each of the city’s…

OXFORD, MS (Ben Caxton) — A Mississippi sheriff is facing 20 years in prison on federal narcotics trafficking and extortion charges. 58-year-old Tallahatchie County Sheriff William Brewer was charged with conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, and extortion and bribery under color of official right in violation of the Hobbs…

THE DELTA (Ben Caxton) — The latest album from Mississippi native Steve Azar is accompanied by a feature-length documentary. “Something in the Water” captures the process of recording the album “Down at the Liquor Store”, which was completed over five days inside Indianola’s legendary Club Ebony with musicians who played…

CLARKSDALE, MS (Ben Caxton) — The board of Clarksdale Public Utilities met Wednesday in executive session to officially acknowledge the city’s offer to settle the federal lawsuit brought by the utility commission. They also voted to extend the investigation being conducted by attorney Jim Herring who is looking into allegations…

MOUND BAYOU, MS (Ben Caxton) — Time has run out this year for the North Bolivar Scool Districts attempt to fix its financial woes by combining schools. The District says that for 2018 they will keep both Broad Street and John F. Kennedy High Schools open and continue to pay…

CLARKSDALE, MS (Ben Caxton) — Clarksdale’s 31st annual Sunflower River Blues and Gospel festival officially gets underway tonight at 6 with the Delta Blues Museum Band on the museum stage. More than three dozen artists will play this weekend on the main stage, six acoustic stages and at the Civic…

PANOLA COUNTY, MS (Ben Caxton) — Accused murderer Quinton Tellis is appealing a ruling that cleared a prosecutor of misconduct. An appeal filed with the Mississippi Supreme Court asks justices to reverse a finding that District Attorney John Champion’s actions didn’t hurt Tellis’ case. Tellis is accused of setting 19-year-old…

OXFORD, MS (Ben Caxton) — Oxford’s animal shelter is closing because of people not spaying or neutering their pets. The Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society’s board is exhausted and unable to keep up with an “out of control” animal situation. This week the board announced it will not renew its management agreement…

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GREENVILLE, MS (Ben Caxton) — A state law that took effect July 1st allows any city in Mississippi to create a district allowing carry-out drinks, but each city must set its own rules. While most of the people who spoke at a public meeting in Greenville last week favored creating…

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(Montgomery, AL) — A bill that would make it a state felony to sell fetal tissue to researchers has been approved by the Alabama House. The House voted 76-24 for the bill Wednesday. The bill now moves to the Alabama Senate.